Chapter 280: 279, Networking Event (2) Chapter 280: 279, Networking Event (2) Song Yan Ning smiled, “How did you think to ask for my help? I’m not a jade gambling expert.”
“I heard that you picked three pieces of rough yesterday, and all of them turned green, even beating Mr. Li. I really don’t have a way out now; this is my last gamble. I don’t want to close Yisheng Gold Store, it was left behind by my ancestors. It was named ‘Yisheng’ because it implies that all customers who wear jewelry from Yisheng Gold Store will be safe and happy for life. I hope it can continue in my hands and carry on the longing for a lifetime,” Yang Qi said with longing in his face, but the thought of the current situation of Yisheng Gold Store made him shake his head bitterly. This was his only chance; he had to try his luck.
“I can give some advice, but whether you can get it or not still depends on you,” Song Yan Ning finished speaking and walked with Qin Yushen toward the selection area. Selecting rough was simple for her, and giving Yang Qi some advice was the least she could do.
“Thank you! Thank you!” Yang Qi gratefully thanked her and followed Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen. He was determined to seize this opportunity.
There were many people in the selection area; most were inspecting the rough they were interested in with bright flashlights, while others were recording the numbers of the rough they had their eyes on.
Song Yan Ning scanned the rough with her Divine Sense and had a clear idea of what was inside them; she walked toward a particular area.
The rough here were divided into Red, Blue, and Yellow Zones. The Red Zone’s rough was relatively poor and had a smaller chance of turning green, which is why there were the fewest people in the Red Zone.
The rough from the Blue Zone were slightly better, and as for the Yellow Zone, many had windows cut into them, and just by looking at the surface, you could tell whether they would turn green. Therefore, the competition for the Yellow Zone’s rough was also the fiercest.
Seeing Song Yan Ning leading them to the Red Zone, Yang Qi was a bit surprised, but he didn’t ask any questions. Since he had sought Song Yan Ning’s help, he would trust her. Besides, with his current financial resources, he was more suitable to purchase rough from the Red Zone.
“This piece isn’t bad,” Song Yan Ning pointed to a rough around half a person tall and looked at Yang Qi. She offered her advice; whether he believed it was up to him.
Yang Qi immediately took out his notebook and wrote down the number on the rough.
“That one over there, you might want to record it too,” Song Yan Ning pointed to a slightly smaller piece of rough.
“Okay,” Yang Qi approached and noted the number. He didn’t understand how Song Yan Ning could tell that these two pieces of rough were good.
“Also that one, you should take note of it too. Boss Yang, this is all the advice I can give you,” Song Yan Ning had just pointed out three pieces of rough, one glass type and two Ice Types; regardless of which one he got, any of them could turn Yang Qi’s fortunes around.
“Thank you!” Yang Qi looked at Song Yan Ning gratefully. Whether he could get these three pieces of rough or not, he was thankful to her.
“No need to be polite; I also don’t know exactly what’s inside these three pieces of rough. I’m happy that you’re willing to trust me,” Song Yan Ning smiled and walked inside with Qin Yushen and Liu Xin.
Yang Qi watched Song Yan Ning and the others leave and after a long while, he returned his gaze to his notebook, smiling and making his way to the auction area. Now, all he had to do was wait for the auction to begin.
“Isn’t this Boss Yang? Such a fortunate encounter,” a not-so-friendly voice sounded in front of Yang Qi.
Yang Qi looked at Zhang Yun with a look of disgust in his eyes, “Oh, it’s you.” If not for the constant oppression of Yisheng’s business by Qiruiling over the years, Yisheng wouldn’t have declined so rapidly.
Moreover, Zhang Yun, this despicable man, had secretly seduced his wife to collude with her, slowly withdrawing shares from Yisheng, causing its swift downfall.
“Yesterday, Qianqian called me, saying she missed me a lot, suggesting we should get together when I get back,” Zhang Yun laughed proudly.
Yang Qi clenched his teeth and snorted coldly, heading toward the auction area. He hated Zhang Yun, but now was not the time to deal with this villain; he had to contain his anger. When he revitalized Yisheng, he would make Zhang Yun and Wang Qian regret.
“Qianqian told me she’s pregnant,” Zhang Yun continued to provoke Yang Qi.
Yang Qi’s footsteps slightly halted, his clenched fists tightened a bit more, and he proceeded toward the auction area.
“He really can endure; I underestimated him,” Zhang Yun sneered. He knew Yang Qi wouldn’t last much longer. Qianqian told him that Yang Qi had gathered all the liquid assets of the company for a last-ditch effort. Did Yang Qi really think the rough would all yield top-grade jade? Yang Qi definitely had no hope this time, and he wouldn’t let Yang Qi have any hope.
“Boss! Yang Qi went to find Liu Xin last night,” Zhang Yun’s subordinate mentioned. He too had noticed Yang Qi and was reminded of it.
Zhang Yun nodded and walked ahead. Yang Qi’s seeking Liu Xin was undoubtedly in the hope of asking for Liu Xin’s help. But how could Liu Xin be willing to help? Liu Xin was not much better than him; Yisheng’s closure would also benefit Liu Xin.
Of course, he didn’t take Yang Qi seriously because Yang Qi no longer qualified as his enemy. His current enemy was Liu Xin. As long as he could bring down Liu Xin, his Qiruiling would be number one in the country.
Song Yan Ning selected a few pieces of rough in the Red Zone, “Are these enough?” She chose rough from the Red Zone because the competition was less and the prices were lower. If she could find the jade she wanted in the Red Zone, why go for the more expensive ones?
Liu Xin checked the notebook in his hands and nodded, “Enough. We’ve got twelve pieces of rough now.”
Song Yan Ning nodded, “Let’s go to the auction area then.” As long as no one competed for these pieces of rough, they would have achieved their purpose for coming to Myanmar.
“President Liu, what are you doing here?” Zhang Yun greeted Song Yan Ning and the trio cheerfully. He had noticed them long ago and was here waiting for them.
“Why can’t we be here?” Liu Xin frowned at Zhang Yun. He really disliked Zhang Yun, who was, in his mind, a mean and shameless villain.
“With President Liu’s resources, you should be selecting rough from the Yellow Zone, which is more suitable. How could the waste from the Red Zone befit President Liu’s status?” Zhang Yun looked at Liu Xin with a smug smile.
Liu Xin snorted coldly, “I’m not as pretentious as Mr. Zhang.”
Once Liu Xin and the others left, Zhang Yun instructed his subordinate, “Go check which pieces of rough Liu Xin and his group picked.” Song Yan Ning had beaten Li Tianyu before, which showed she had a knack for selecting rough. If he kept a close eye on them, he could definitely spend the least money to buy the best rough.
Song Yan Ning and the trio entered the auction area and saw only a few people there.
Following the numbers on their invitation, Song Yan Ning and the trio settled into their seats.
“You’re here too,” Yang Qi was chatting with an old man and smiled as he greeted Song Yan Ning and the trio upon their arrival.